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Martinhal Winter Holiday Packages Sagres, Algarve I Dec 16-31 March2017 Portugal's Algarve is fantastic for winter activity with the bonus of bright days and warm sunshine. In addition to weeks dedicated to bike, hike and yoga from Dec to March, guests at Martinhal can also create their own trips to include whatever activities they'd like. Facilities at this five-star resort include heated pools, gym, kids'clubs all the way up to teenagers and a spa where adults and kids can relax. (From December through to March, the kids dub and creche is free). www.martinhal.com

The Irish League 3 Dec 16, 14 Jan & 11 Feb 2017 The bouldering league is a fun, grassroots As the New Year approaches, it's a great time to reflect on your sporting competition. Rounds two, three and four plans for 2017 and start planning what races and events you want to be take place on 3 Dec (Awesome Walls part of. In the coming pages, we give you a bumper selection from all over Cork), 14 Jan (Dublin Climbing Centre) the country and abroad to inspire you for 2016 and 2017. So while you're and 11 Feb (Gravity Climbing Centre, chilling out over the festive season, start figuring which swims, hikes, Dublin). The competition is suitable adventure races or runs you'd like to be part of. for climbers of almost all ability and features 25 boulder problems per round Compiled by Jonathan Dunne & Mary Finlay with each boulderer attempting every problem. And there are some great prizes too thanks to sponsors Rab and www. climbing, ie/www.mountaineering.ie

Lynam Lecture 2016 Get listed! 8 Dec 2016 If you'd like to have your outdoor Mountaineering will host two of or adventure event listed on these Ireland's most active mountaineers, Paul pages and in the Sunday Business Post Swail and John McCune for this year's magazine, email: [email protected] with Lynam Lecture in Trinity College. Paul and EVENTS in the subject. John are passionate rock climbers with Outsider* Circulation: 15000 Wednesday, 1 February 2017 Area of Clip: 455200mm² Page: 46,47,48 Page 2 of 10

The Great Island Kayak event.

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Irish new routing and exploration high Entry costs €10 with proceeds going to Cobh. The event has three main classes: on their priority list. Both have climbed Mountain Rescue services. elites, tourers and doubles, and is open extensively in Europe and America, www.basecamp.ie to both competitive and more relaxed recently returning from a team free paddlers alike, www.facebook.com/ ascent ofYosemite's of the El Capitan TurfnSurf New Year's Escape Grea tlslan dKayakRace/ test piece 'Freerider'. They will share their 30 Dec 2016-1 Jan 2017 perspective on Irish mountaineering. Welcome in the New Year on Ireland's Awesome Walls Women's www.mountaineering.ie epic northwest coast. Go surfing, sea Coaching kayaking or blo-karting. And then enjoy 4, 11,18,25 Jan 2017 Great Outdoors Santa Abseil and a New Year's Eve party in the lodge with Taking place from 7pm-9pm every Climbing Extravaganza live music. You'll be transported from Wednesday at Awesome Walls in Finglas, 12 Dec 2016 Dublin to Bundoran, Co Donegal, for this is a fun coaching session just for girls! The annual Santa event takes place at two nights B&B and a choice of three Some of Ireland's top female climbers Great Outdoors HQ on Chatham Street. activities. All for the bargain price of €99 deliver tips, www.awesomewalls.ie The big man himself will be dropping (standard room)/€119 (private room). in as he abseils down the shop front www.turnsurftours.com Bouldering coaching evenings from three stories up, before taking up 5, 12, 19,26 Jan 2017 residence in his grotto.There will be lots Martinhal New Year's Party in Open to all adults, this bouldering of fun and entertainment on the day and Sagres, Algarve coaching session takes place every everyone is welcome. Party time kicks off 30 Dec-1 Jan 2017 Thursday from 7pm-9pm at Awesome around 1pm. www.greatoutdoors.ie If you fancy a combination of festivities Walls. This is a great way to improve your and activities to celebrate your New Year, skills, learning from more experienced Trail Race: check out Martinhal's big party in Sagres climbers, www.awesomewalls.ie 10 Dec 2016 on Portugal's Algarve. The two-night stay This 10km trail run on the Sugar Loaf, includes buffet breakfast, welcome drink, Extreme Ireland Mountain Skills 1 Wicklow, is ideal for blowing off the gala dinner and party on New Year's 7- 8 Jan, 4-5 Feb, 22-23 Feb, 11-12 March, cobwebs during party season, www. Eve and a New Year's Day lunch. There 8- 9 April, 7-8 May, 10-11 June, 8-9 July, 4-5 facebook. com/lrishTrailRaces is use of the steam room, sauna and the Aug, 9-10 Sep, 6-7 Oct, 4-5 Nov 2017 Finisterra spa treatment and as you're If you love the idea of hill walking but Alan Hinkes talk at Basecamp surrounded by great beaches and the your navigation skills aren't the best, Ireland Costa Vicienta National Park, there's no a mountain skills course is a must. 14 Dec 2016 excuse not to get in a bike ride, hike or Mountain Skills I will give you a general Outdoor retailer Basecamp and surf to kick off 2017. www.martinhal.com introduction to hill walking in Ireland. adventure tour operator Jagged Globe You'll learn about map reading, mountain are hosting a talk with Alan Hinkes OBE at The Great Island Kayak safety and hazards equipment and their Middle Abbey Street store in Dublin. 7 Jan 2017 navigation so you'll be safely able to Alan is the first British mountaineer to Departing from Marlogue Marina in Cork pursue hill walking as a hobby. Extreme scale 14 mountains over 8,000m and Harbour, this 27km kayaking event brings Ireland's courses run from Laragh Village, will talk about his adventures from 7pm. paddlers around Great Island, passing Co Wicklow, www.extremeireland.ie Outsider* Circulation: 15000 Wednesday, 1 February 2017 Area of Clip: 455200mm² Page: 46,47,48 Page 3 of 10

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navigation, and gain experience on and soothing yoga, cleansing teas, The Art O'Neill Challenge steep/broken ground, emergency nutritious juices, healthy meals, plenty of 13-14 Jan 2017 procedures and mountain rescue. You fresh country air and invigorating forest This event kicks off at midnight and must complete Mountain Skills 1 first. walks, all within captivating Delphi Valley. participants finish the next day between www.extremeireland.ie Guests will also receive a glorious spa 6am and 3pm. This legendary 55km treatment and two hours complimentary hiking/running event traces the escape The French Alps Expedition use of the Thermal Suite and relaxation route that Art O'Neill and Red Hugh 21 -28 Jan 2017 area with stunning mountain views. O'Donnell took in 1592 when escaping Ever wanted to try ice climbing? Find out www.delphiadventureresort.com Dublin Castle. Participants head south what snowshoeing is all about? Now's over the Dublin and your chance on this week-long trip. There Mourne Way 10K Night Race and finish in . Run in aid of are three activities on offer: ice climbing, 27 Jan 2017 Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue and snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. What a cool event to do on a cold, dark in association with Great Outdoors, the Each evening you’ll return to a luxury January night! This 10km route will be event caters for ultra runners, hikers and chalet to be fed by a gourmet chef! fully lit using flashing strobe lights, so hybrids, www.artoneillchallenge.ie www.adventure.ie you have no excuses to go off track. There will be marshals all along the course, World Snow Day 2017 at the Ski Camino talks 2017 music pumping, cake and something to Centre, Dublin 28 Jan, 2,8,21, 23 Feb, 7, 10, 14March,5 drink too! Participants will be bussed to 14-15 January 2017 April 2017 the starting point near Santa's Cottage If you're keen to try skiing or boarding, or These online and off-line talks by Camino and will finish at Cloughmore Centre in you need a bit of practice or advice, get Ways cater to the huge number of people Kilbroney Park, www.26extreme.com along to the Ski Centre in Sandyford in who are keen to hike the Camino de south Dublin on the FIS (International Ski Santiago.The information evenings will Biking Blitz Federation) World Snow Day. On the day, give you an idea of the most popular 12 & 26 Feb, 12&26 March 2017 there'll be cheap lessons and the 10km Camino routes, the best dates to travel, Kicking off the 2017 biking season, the non-stop Everest Challenge to raise funds the history of the famous pilgrimage and first event of this mountain biking series for the centre's adaptive ski equipment what to bring with you. The talks run at will be held in Ballinastoe, Co Wicklow, for folk with physical and emotional locations in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Sligo and will offer 14km and 28km races. special needs, www.skicentre.ie and Mayo, including the Holiday World There are two categories to choose from; Show, RDS Dublin, 53 Degrees North, Baggy Shorts and Super PRO. Racers will Extreme Ireland Mountain Skills 2 Outback Jacks and Basecamp. All the then battle it out in Ballyhoura, Limerick, 21-22 Jan, 25-26 Feb, 25-26 March, 22-23 talks are free but spaces are limited so on 26 Feb (17km and 35km), Derroura, April, 23-24 Sept 2017 register to secure your place, marketing@ Galway, on 12 March {16km and 32km) This is a follow-up course to Mountain caminoways.com/www.caminoways.com and Ticknock, Dublin, on 26 March (14km Skills 1. You’ll gain further in-depth and 28km).The overall winners will be knowledge of mountain hazards, and Delphi Detox & Yoga Retreat crowned King and Queen of the Irish weather conditions. You will also be 10-12 Feb 2017 mountain bike trails centres. introduced to the compass and night This weekend includes both invigorating www.bikingblitz.ie Outsider* Circulation: 15000 Wednesday, 1 February 2017 Area of Clip: 455200mm² Page: 46,47,48 Page 4 of 10

Focus Ireland Kilimanjaro Climb.

Gaelforce Dublin.

Mountaineering Ireland Winter Meet 12-18 Feb 2017 Taking place in Onich, near Fort William, Scotland, this winter meet will offer several courses for all levels of experience and ability, from winter walking skills to winter mountaineering skills and winter climbing skills. The meet is open to all members. There will be lots of craic, music and talks in the evening, www.mountaineering.ie

Focus Ireland - Kilimanjaro Climb 11-22 Feb, 9-20 July, 15-26 Aug, 3-14, 12-23 & 19-30 Sept, 1-12, 10-21 & 17-28 Oct 2017 If you're looking for a great challenge for 2017, what about climbing one of the world’s seven summits? Kilimanjaro is not only Africa's highest point but also is the worlds highest free standing mountain! This itinerary includes seven days trekking on the Machame trail, the most scenic route. It allows for greater acclimatisation and maximises chances of a successful summit attempt. You'll trek through landscapes ranging from rainforest to snow-capped mountains. The trek is a fundraiser to help end homelessness in Ireland, www.focusireland.ie

Gaelforce Dublin 18 February 2017 Urban meets rural in spring 2017 as the newest member of the Gaelforce family of multi-sport races takes place in Dublin for the first time. Choose from 49km or 29km routes as you travel on foot, bike and kayak on a course that takes you from the city limits to south county Dublin countryside and back! www.gaelforceevents.com

Finland/Arctic Circle Expedition 20-27 Feb 2017 Learn Arctic survival skills, cross-country ski and camp above the Arctic Circle in winter and hopefully see the Northern Lights on this amazing trip to Finland. All specialist equipment is included so there's no need to rent/buy expensive sleeping bags, jackets etc. Small groups are guaranteed so you should learn loads! www.adventure.ie Outsider* Circulation: 15000 Wednesday, 1 February 2017 Area of Clip: 455200mm² Page: 46,47,48 Page 5 of 10

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Gaelforce Mountain Run parties, BBQs on the slopes, tobogganing the Western Algarve and surrounded by 4 March 2017 to the closing fancy dress party and a the Natural Costa Vicentina Park, you'll Taking place over unmarked routes in very special guest appearance! Return also get to enjoy wild cliff walks, golden the northern Maamturk mountains in flights from Dublin to Toulouse, transfers, beaches and fine food. For active types wildest Connemara, this event features 7 nights’accommodation, ski lessons, there is lots to discover, from cycling and steep ascents and descents. There are equipment hire, lift pass, and access to all surfing to horse riding. And if you've kids two distances to choose from - 22km of the Coppers events during the week! with you, there is a complimentary kids’ and 12km. For the 22km race, you will Packages start at €899. Strictly 18s and club and creche till the end of March certainly need to be an experienced over! 01 -2401774/www.topflight.ie 2017. www.martinhal.com mountain runner. However, the 12km option for 2017 is a chance for those Runamuck Challenge Outsider ski tour to the of reasonable fitness to get started 11 March 2017 Dolomites at mountain running. It is a unique Ireland's original off-road mucky run is all 18-25 March 2016 opportunity to access this stunning route about fun! Choose 5km/1 Okm routes as Join us on the first Outsider ski tour trip as special permission is granted for the you slip and slide your way over a belly- to the Dolomiti Superski area. Designed event by local landowners. This is the laugh-inducing obstacle course which to thrill and test you, this is a chance to only one of its kind on the west coast of includes hay bales, Tarzan swings, slides take on four on-piste guided ski tours, Ireland, www.gaelforceevents.com and more! www.runamuckchalienge.com including the stunning Sella Ronda and the La Grande Guerra tour, which will visit Ballyhoura Active Duathlon The Race battle scenes from World War I. The trip 4 March 2017 10-12 March 2017 costs €999 and includes return flights, This race takes place in Ballyhoura The Race is a 250km unsupported transfers, accommodation in a three- Mountain Bike Park and consists of a endurance event across rugged star hotel, a six-day lift pass, baggage 4km run, a 6km cycle and a 2km run.The northwest Donegal. To finish competitors allowance and four guided ski tours. route will consist of forest trails, winding must complete 15km of kayaking, 166km outsidensitopflight.ie 7(01) 240 1753 and tracks and roaming hills with participants of cycling, 5km of mountain running and ask for Marco. enjoying gorgeous views. Mountain bike 64km of road and trail running. It is a rental is available from Trail Riders, www. huge 24-hour test of endurance. Quest ballyhouraactive.com www.therace.ie 18 March 2017 This one-day multi-sport adventure Copper Face Jacks Ski Trip 2017 Yoga & Wellness Retreat at race takes place in gorgeous Killarney 5 March 2017 Martinhal Sagres National Park, along the Kerry Way and Now we're pretty sure you'll know if this 12-19 March 2017 in the sublime Black Valley. With a 55km trip is for you! Love to party hard and ski This one-week kundalini yoga retreat or 33km route to choose from, the race all day? Then look no further. This year's is all about destressing and learning is suitable for all levels of fitness. You'll trip is to Arinsal, just a short stroll from relaxation and anti-stress yoga sets and run, hike, cycle and kayak some of the the ski lift, bars and restaurants. There meditations. This is for everyone, male most dramatic, breathtaking and remote will be a whole programme of nightly or female, fit or unfit. Taking place at scenery in the world. And when it’s all entertainment, including Coppers DJs, Martinhal Beach Resort, near Sagres on over you can kick back and enjoy the Outsider* Circulation: 15000 Wednesday, 1 February 2017 Area of Clip: 455200mm² Page: 46,47,48 Page 6 of 10

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famous Japanese hot tubs at the finish will see participants running, cycling and This trip costs just €689 per person for line, massages and the legendary after kayaking across the staggering scenery seven nights, including return flights, party, www.questkillamey.com of the Wicklow Mountains and national seven nights' half board accommodation, park, www.questglendalough.com five local guided walks through the Walk the Line Zugspitze area, and a half-day excursion 25 March 2017 Night Rider Sportif to either Fussen, Neuschwanstein Castle, This annual fundraising event for Dublin 8 April 2017 Garmisch or Munich on either arrival or Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team sees Starting just before sunset, this event departure. 01-2401753/www.topflight.ie participants set off in the afternoon to will see you cycle into the darkness to enjoy a hike from dusk in to dark. There enjoy the peace of night-time and, with Connemara Adventure are two routes: The 30km route travels a bit of luck, the light from the moon to Challenge and Adventure from Stepaside to the Hell Fire Club and guide you on your way. This event, which Duathlon back.The shorter 14km challenge ends at features 100km and 60km routes, is not a 6 May 2017 the Hell Fire Club with a shuttle bus back race so kick back and enjoy a magnificent This 32.5km race involves trail running, to Stepaside. Refreshments are served part of the Wild Atlantic Way, which starts cycling and kayaking and is a great in Lamb Doyle's afterwards. Guides are and ends at Killary Fjord near Leenane, introduction to adventure racing. And available if needed, www.walktheline.ie Co Galway, www.gaelforceevents.com if you really don't fancy getting off solid land, Gaelforce has added a 29km Bray 10km Cliff Run TEAR 24-hour Adventure Race duathlon option which drops the kayak 1 April 2017 29-30 April 2017 section. Both events are followed by This 10km run takes competitors from Taking place in Lacken, Co Wicklow, this a free after-party, so why not make a Greystones to Bray in Co Wicklow on race sees same sex or mixed teams of weekend of it! www.gaelforceevents.com a spring evening with stunning views two tackle an unmarked course which is over Dublin Bay.This is no ordinary trail made up of five stages including a two- Women With Altitude 2017 run and the varied terrain of cliff paths, hour sleep zone with shelter. Disciplines 12- 14 May 2017 beach and promenade will keep you include kayaking, mountain biking, Women With Altitude is a challenged. Finish the evening with live trekking/hill running, orienteering and a Mountaineering Ireland initiative to music, food and dancing at the free after- ropes section, www.totalexperience.ie encourage women to take on greater party! www.gaelforceevents.com challenges in mountaineering, be Hiking Tours in the Austrian Tirol they personal, technical or leadership Quest Wicklow May to Sept 2017 challenges. Organised by an all-female 8 April 2017 If you're searching for the perfect hiking team of Mountaineering Ireland The Quest Glendalough Team has put holiday for your group or just for yourself members, it is hosted in association with together routes that are both challenging and your friends or family, look no Gartan Outdoor Education Centre, Co and inspiring, with rugged landscape and further.The beautiful resort of Ehrwald Donegal, www.womenwithaltitude.ie breathtaking scenery, for this Co Wicklow is a perfect destination for hiking, with event. There are three different routes an abundance of scenic trails at your Trek the Camino with Focus options to suit all levels of fitness - 57km disposal. Enjoy guided walks for all levels, 13- 21 May 2017 Expert, 41km Sport and 19km Mini. Each led by highly experienced local guides. Focus Ireland will bring a group on this Outsider* Circulation: 15000 Wednesday, 1 February 2017 Area of Clip: 455200mm² Page: 46,47,48 Page 7 of 10

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incredible pilgrimage journey along the the epic undulations of the Mourne style format called ’Enduro’. The rider with Camino. You'll have the added bonus of Mountains in Co Down. the fastest combined stage times on the knowing that your hike will raise funds to Finally, you can opt for the The Coast day shall be crowned the winner. Expect fight homelessness in Ireland too. 2 Coast Mountain Stage individual big crowds and big atmosphere! www.focusireland.ie event, covering the final running leg of www.emeraldenduro.com the event. This starts at Kilbroney Park, Hike to Machu Picchu with Focus Rostrevor and finishes in Newcastle. Austria Painting Week with 17- 27 May, 16-26 Aug, 13-23 Sept, 4-14 Oct, With over 32km of mountain roads, Grahame Booth 18- 28 Oct 2017 forest tracks, open mountain trails and 28-28 May 2017 This is a chance to experience the a summit of Northern Highest A wonderful opportunity for painting Salkantay trail as you make your way to peak, Slieve Donard, to navigate, this enthusiasts to take part in a relaxing wondrous Machu Picchu in Peru, taking isn't a challenge for the faint of heart. painting week, learning and honing in the fantastic views of lakes surrounded www.26extreme.com their skills in the charming Tyrolean by breath-taking peaks.The 11-day village of Ehrwald in the Austrian Alps itinerary includes four days walking Ring of Beara Cycle on the Austrian/German border. You will through tropical forest with snow-capped 27 May 2017 stay in Topflight's own hotel, the Hotel mountains in the distance. You will also This is a chance to cycle one of Ireland's Sonnenburg at the foot of the Zugspitze get to see and travel through traditional most spectacular peninsulas and Glacier.This trip costs €999 per person Andean villages, www.focusireland.ie embrace the unspoiled beauty of the for seven nights, return flights, transfers, Wild Atlantic Way. Participants can seven nights'half board, painting Coast to Coast Multisport Race choose from a 140km or 110km distances lessons with Grahame Booth (www. 20-21 May 2017 and will cycle along a coastal route on grahamebooth.com), and a day trip to This event offers lots of different options. the rugged Beara Peninsula. Along the Ga rmisch. 01 -2401753/www.topflight.ie There is the epic two-day race which way, they'll pass through picturesque sees competitors traverse Ireland from and quaint towns, including Ardgroom, Mourne Way Marathon coast to coast as they travel 300km+ Eyeries, Allihies, Castletownbere, 10 June 2017 from Enniscrone in Sligo to Newcastle, Adrigole, Glengarriff and back to Take your pick from challenge, half Co Down. Travelling by foot, kayak and Kenmare to be rewarded with hot food, marathon, marathon or ultra marathon bike, in dark and in light, they will pass hot tubs, massage and entertainment. but be blown away by the stunning through stunning unspoilt rural locations, www.ringofbearacyclekenmare.com scenery of the Mournes during this event. quaint villages and along The Shannon- All of the routes are fully waymarked and Erne Waterway, one of the most famous Enduro World Series Round 4 do not cross the tops of any mountains. waterways in Ireland.There are two 26-28 May 2017 As with all 26 Extreme events, there choices in this race - a two-day option or The Emerald Enduro presented by Biking, will be a high level of support and feed a non-stop option. ie will return to in the stations en route, www.26extreme.com Or you can opt for a two-day cycle Wicklow Hills for the fourth round of the sportive, taking in some fantastic road 2017 Enduro World Series. The best bike Deluxe Hiking in the Dolomites surfaces, stunning vistas through Sligo, riders in the world will complete seven 17-23 & 24-30 June, 2-8 & 9-16 Sept 2017 Leitrim, Fermanagh, Armagh, and timed technical downhill stages, in a rally Enjoy a deluxe hiking holiday in Madonna Outsider* Circulation: 15000 Wednesday, 1 February 2017 Area of Clip: 455200mm² Page: 46,47,48 Page 8 of 10

di Campiglio, a beautiful resort in the hillwalkers to its verdant valleys and lush takes in a loop with the national park near Dolomite mountains.This is a truly trails each year. Nestled snugly at the foot . All participants can avail beautiful destination for walkers, hikers of the majestic Mont Blanc at the end of of well-earned massages, hot tubs and a and groups. Explore scenic mountain the Aosta Valley, hillwalkers of all levels post-race party, www.runkillarney.com trails, spectacular landscapes and some can enjoy access to a vast stretch of hiking of the most beautiful walking paths in the terrain. It’s unique position on the border Women's Adventure Race Galway Dolomites. You will be staying in the four- of Italy, France and Switzerland gives you and Adventure Duathlon star superior Cristal Palace Hotel. Soothe the opportunity to hike in three different 22 July 2017 your aching muscles in the pool and countries in the same week! This trip costs This 27km women-only adventure race spa and enjoy stunning views from the from €799 per person and includes return is perfect for those new to the sport hotel's wonderful location.This trip costs flights to Geneva, transfers, seven nights and a great training race for the more from €849pp and includes return flights halfboard in a four-star hotel, three local experienced athlete. It takes place around from Dublin, transfers, seven nights half guided walks, a one-day hiking excursion Killary Fjord at Leenane and includes board, a free six-day Dolomeet card/lift with guide in the Swiss Alps, and a one- cycling, running/walking and kayaking. pass (worth up to €85 and covering local day hike in Chamonix with a guide. The terrain includes trails, forestry tracks, transport and some activities for children 01-2401753/www.topflight.ie bogland, roads and the deep green and families) and five local guided hikes. waters of the fjord. Tthere is also an 01 2401753/www. topflight.ie Moxie Adventure Race Adventure Duathlon which follows the / 6 July 2017 same stunning course minus the kayak Gaelforce West Starting and finishing at Tulfarris House, section, www.gaelforceevents.com 24 June 2017 the Moxie Adventure Race, on the The original multi-sport race in Ireland, Blessington Lakes is only 30 minutes drive 10 in the Glen MTB Enduro this event offers a 67km linear course from Dublin and offers a choice of three 22 July 2017 starting at dawn on Glassilaun beach courses - 27km, 40km and 60km. It will Taking place on a loop of approximately in Connemara and ending in Westport involve kayaking, biking and running. 13km at the Rostrevor trails in Co Down, town. Cycling, running on trails, kayaking www.totalexperience.ie this race involves doing as many laps across Killary Fjord and climbing Croagh of the course in 10 hours. Simple! Do Patrick are all part of this incredible The Gleneagle Run Killarney it on your own or in a team of two or journey which will see you crossing the Marathon four. There will be challenging climbs, line triumphant and with a huge sense of 22 July 2017 swooping descents on a mix of single- achievement, www.gaelforceevents.com With a choice of 10km, half marathon track and fire road, www.26extreme.com and full marathon, this is a chance for Foot of Mont Blanc 3 country participants to take part in an event Newry & Mourne Women's Mini Hiking Trip through amazing scenery. The half- Marathon 1-7 July, 26 Aug-1 Sept, 2-8, 9-15, & 16-22 marathon starts en route to what must 23 July 2017 Sept 2017 be one of the most scenic roads in the This iconic Newry and Mourne Women's Chic, sophisticated and boasting a superb country to the finish at the Gleneagle Mini Marathon is a 10k event for ambience, the charming Alpine Italian Hotel in Killarney. The 10km event starts women designed by women. This run resort of Courmayeur draws many avid and finishes at the Gleneagle Hotel and has been designed with you in mind, Outsider* Circulation: 15000 Wednesday, 1 February 2017 Area of Clip: 455200mm² Page: 46,47,48 Page 9 of 10

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and will challenge you in all the right of the handicap system. Competitors Paris2Nice Cycle for Focus places. This 10k event brings you from as young as 14 pit their strengths Sept 2017 into the beautiful countryside that against 70 year olds. NB You must qualify This is a chance to take on an amazing Newry and Mourne has to offer, whilst for this event by participating in a 700km cycle over six days and raise funds keeping you running / walking entirely number of open-water swim races, www. to help end homelessness. The epic on tarmac and on an ever decreasing leinsteropensea.ie journey will take you to some of France's gradient.... what more could you ask for?? most incredible spots. Previous routes www.26extreme.com Women’s Adventure Race went through the Unesco World Heritage Wicklow and Adventure Loire Valley, Chateneuf-du-Pape and Family Adventure Tours in the Duathlon some of Frances most famous vineyards, Austrian Tirol 19 August 2017 and the Roman city of Draguignan, so 23-29 July; 6-12 Aug 2017 This women-only adventure race takes you can expect some great treats. And Enjoy the perfect family adventure to place in lovely Roundwood, Co Wicklow. don't forget you'll end up on the French the beautiful Austrian resort of Ehrwald. The 24.5km race sees hundreds of Riviera. Anyone for a dip?! You do not Inspiring scenery, guided hikes and women take part. A second course option need to be a hard core cyclist to take part fun activities will make for a truly is the Adventure Duathlon which offers and will receive help with training. unforgettable summer holiday.This trip the same stunning route minus the kayak www.focusireland.ie costs €769 per adult and €395 per child section, www.gaelforceevents.com up to 15 years old (sharing with two Connemara Triathlon full paying adults) and includes return Outsider Austrian hiking trip 2 Sept 2017 flights, transfers, seven nights'half board 20-26 Aug 2017 Run by the organisers of Gaelforce, this accommodation, seven days Z-ticket This one-week trip to pretty little Ehrwald traditional Olympic and sprint-distance (includes many benefits for families), in Tirol is a chance to meet like-minded triathlon takes place in the magnificent guided family friendly hikes from Monday people and stretch your legs big style in setting of Killary fjord. You'll swim in its to Friday, and unlimited use of the the Austrian Alps! There will be 4+ guided waters before heading off on your cycle Postbus and Summerbus in the Zugspitze hikes including two stages of the famous and run through deep valleys and along Arena. 01-2401753/www.topflight.ie 'Eagle Walk'trail. You'll also enjoy a visit the rugged coastline of Connemara. to Lake Seebensee, a guided glacier hike www.gaelforceevents.com Dublin City Liffey Swim at the Zugspitze, Germany's highest 12 August 2017 point. If that's not enough for you, you Quest Achill This is the oldest and one of the most can get your kicks on the Zugspitze Via 9 Sept 2017 prestigious open water swimming races Ferrata or go abseiling, climbing or have Previously known as Achill Roar, this in Ireland. The 2.2km event will see a go on the local flying fox too (optional adventure race takes place on rugged participants race from Rory O'Moore extras). Accommodation is in the cosy and lovely Achill Island in Co Mayo with Bridge to the Custom House. This is the Sonnenburg Hotel on a half board basis. its dramatic mountains, sandy beaches only swim of its kind to take place in a (Price: €769 including flights. See p34 and rugged wild Atlantic coastline. European capital city. Often compared to for more details.) We've room for about Take your pick from one of three route the Grand National, every swimmer has 35-40 so get your skates on if you're keen. distances to suit all fitness levels as you a chance of winning the Liffey because outsiderfdtopflight.ie/tel. 01-2401753 bike, kayak and run around the island. Outsider* Circulation: 15000 Wednesday, 1 February 2017 Area of Clip: 455200mm² Page: 46,47,48 Page 10 of 10

Connemara 3 Triathlon.

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